Chikin, I wanted to ask you what you used to restore your quarter window gaskets. Did you just use a high build sandable primer, or what? Mine are in horrible shape and need to do them myself, and yours turned out so beautiful, I want to know what you used.

You can use a filler and sand it smooth then use rattle can products. Do a search you'll find all the info you need.

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I think this is where the ambiguity lies. I've searched and seen a variety of opinions on "fillers" used. Sometimes it's referred to as a "filler". Other times it's referred to as a "putty". Other times it's a "filler primer". I've seen people say they've sprayed it through a gun via compressed air and others who mention rattle canning it.

Guess I'm just looking for something specific from someone who has done it.

I got both from Summit because I had a hard time finding them locally and they were cheaper than anyone else on-line.

Obviously, I removed the windows. I have read where people leave them on the car but, I wanted to take my time with it and be the OCD freak I was born to be.

Before I did ANYTHING, I removed all the window sealer... that was a real chore. NOTHING takes this stuff off... not even elbow grease! UG! But you HAVE to get it off to ensure a good seal when you put the windows back in. Then I used some Windex to completely clean the glass and the rubber. Then I cut the news paper to a little smaller than the size of the glass, placed the paper over the glass and taped it up. I used an exacto knife to make sure the rubber wasn't covered by any tape.

Then, I went to town sanding. I used the 100 grit to smooth all the pitted parts out, Gave any other spots a little sand and then went over it with the 220 grit to get everything a little smoother. Then I dusted everything off. Then I sprayed the trim down with primer and since my windows were pretty bad, I built up in the low spots. I let it dry, sanded lightly with 220 to get it smooth, dusted, then sprayed with primer again. I kept doing this over and over until I could not see anymore pits and the surface was all even. About half way through, I switched the sandpaper from 220 to the 400.

I let the windows dry for a while in the sun and then sanded the trim very well with 400 to prep for paint. I took special care to make sure the line that goes around the window was visible. You can choose to not do that but, I figure I want it to look like they came from the factory. It wasn't easy but, I got it done. Then after I was done sanding, I made sure to get ALL dust off and shot it down with the Trim paint. I let the paint dry and then did something crazy... I sanded the paint with 440. This made sure it was EXTRA smooth. Then I dusted and shot it again with the trim black. I would keep doing this painting and sanding again until I was satisfied with the out come and one last shot of paint... DONE!

I think they came out pretty darn good. The second window came out better than the first one... I was getting the hang of it while I was going I guess. Regardless... I saved myself HUNDREDS by doing it myself. I also don't have aftermarket baloney windows... they are OEM and they look brand new.

I have read where other people do it other ways but, that seemed to me the best way for me to do it. All I had was a backyard and some determination... apparently, that's all I needed.

I got a new window nut set from LateModel and got some butyl tape and put the windows back in the car!

Chikin, I wanted to ask you what you used to restore your quarter window gaskets. Did you just use a high build sandable primer, or what? Mine are in horrible shape and need to do them myself, and yours turned out so beautiful, I want to know what you used.

You got it!! If there is anything else you guys have a question about, let me know. That is if... I can remember what was done. This has been a long and difficult project. Been down all kinds of dead ends, made mistakes, made some glorious victories... so if I can help someone else, I am all over it!